Home Health Speech Therapist
About The Position
Beacon Home Health is seeking a Speech Therapist to serve patients in Kingsport, Tennessee, and surrounding communities. The role assesses and evaluates patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, and provides functional training for communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. The therapist practices within the scope defined by applicable state laws, follows the plan of care, and coordinates with other members of the healthcare team. The Speech Therapist evaluates patients’ functional abilities using diagnostic and prognostic tests and assists physicians in developing therapy plans of care. The therapist treats patients to help them communicate effectively in accordance with their condition and accepted standards of practice, and instructs patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members in areas where they can participate. The work is performed on the road at multiple patient residences within the assigned geographic area.
Requirements
- Current Speech Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
- Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Ability to reliably commute daily to multiple patient residences within the assigned geographic area.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech therapy services within the scope of practice defined by state law, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with the healthcare team.
- Evaluate patients’ functional levels using diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
- Assist physicians in developing therapy plans of care.
- Treat patients to support effective communication according to their condition and accepted standards of practice.
- Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Pre-tax savings accounts and ancillary benefits
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid time off
- Six paid holidays annually
- Employee referral bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Strong support, stability, and work-life balance
- Leadership development opportunities and internal advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
